Jet fuel, instead of gasoline, was mistakenly delivered to the Delta Station on Route 36 in Keyport and the Lukoil station on Route 71 in Manasquan.

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The company that delivered jet fuel to a Manasquan gas station causing officials to shut it down Friday was Elmer-based Lee Transport Systems, Manasquan Police Chief Elliot Correia said.

Police also closed the Delta Station on Route 36 in Keyport for selling jet fuel, after customers reported damaged vehicles. Correia said as of Monday, the Lukoil station on Route 71 is closed indefinitely. Additionally, jet fuel was delivered to and pumped by at least three Mercer County service stations according to multiple media reports. It is unclear if the same supplier delivered jet fuel to both the ...